gaming

noun

: the activity of playing computer games

: the act or activity of gambling

Full Definition of GAMING

: the practice of gambling

a : the playing of games that simulate actual conditions (as of business or war) especially for training or testing purposes

b : the playing of video games

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GAMING Defined for Kids

noun gam·ing \ˈgā-miŋ\

: the practice of gambling

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